(FEB 12) Mea Motu has made New Zealand boxing history by beating the 14-year record for most held New Zealand titles in women's boxing. Mea Motu won her third New Zealand national title in the third weight division for the PBCNZ Featherweight title against Ayisha Abied.

It was a special night for boxing with this being the first boxing event for New Zealand in 2022. We saw Commonwealth games competitor Magan Maka make her return, Wendall Stanley fighting in style, Cayden Hope had a major defeat and of course, the main event that last only one minute and twenty-five seconds. The live stream started out choppy with technical issues during the first five fights, however, after they were sorted, it was smooth sailing.

As always the boxing power couple Isaac and Alina Peach outdid themselves in these difficult times. Still being able to put on an event and entertain the people at home with fantastic boxing from grassroots to professionals.

Tonight was history-making for Mea Motu, but of course, she made people go wow as she made her entrance to the ring. She walked to the ring using a song her cousin made for her, for this special occasion. Mea wore her shiny ring attire that lit up the room like a disco ball and with ruby red hair, showing that she is ready for business.

The fight started as both boxers were feeling each other out but Ayisha trying to find her longer reach, which she has an advantage over. However, Ayisha landed herself in deep trouble where she got trapped in the corner with Mea absolutely unloading onto her. Ayisha tried to get out of the corner, but when they got to the other side of the ring, Mea landed a monstrous body shot to drop Ayisha for the first time.

The referee Faiyaz Khan gave the longest 8 count in the world which seemed more like 15 or 20 seconds, but once it started again it wasn’t long till Mea landed another atomic bomb to the body which dropped Ayisha again, forcing the referee to wave off the fight.

Mea Motu now holds three different New Zealand national titles in three different commissioning bodies with two titles from the PBCNZ and one from NZPBA. Mea Motu has broken the record that former IBF World champion Daniella Smith set 14 years ago for most New Zealand national titles in the women's division.

This is a big historical moment for Women's boxing in New Zealand and Maori women in sports. Daniella Smith who set the record with two New Zealand titles was matched by Lani Daniels and obviously Mea Motu before breaking the record. All three women are from Northland and are strong inspirational Maori Women. The only other female to hold multiple New Zealand national titles is former WBO World champion Geovana Peres who held the PBCNZ and NZNBF Light Heavyweight New Zealand national titles.

What is next for Mea Motu?

She wants to break Sean Sullivans record who holding the most New Zealand national titles in boxing, which is seven titles over five different weight divisions.

Mea Motu has two fights lined up already including the third fight between Michaela Jenkins and of course the ultimate dream fight against Baby Nansen once Covid levels drop in New Zealand at Eden Park Stadium.

Mea Motu wants to take on anyone and everyone, she wants to take on the best.

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